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Sustainable, green supply chains; A manufacturer’s new reality

Capgemini

Insights derived from top-quality data can help manufacturers avoid disruptions in their supply chains – or at least mitigate the effects of climate change – by making these vital operations more sustainable. What is a sustainable supply chain? But sustainability is more than just being green. Christopher Scheefer: Sure.

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Korean VC Sopoong closes $8M fund for startups focused on environmental impact

TechCrunch

Though some businesses may never be truly sustainable, a venture firm in Seoul argues that emerging climate-tech startups will help big manufacturers do better overall. The early-stage VC had already set up five social impact funds and backed 81 startups since 2020, after Han acquired the firm in December 2019.

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Agile doesn’t create future-proof organizations

Xebia

There is also increased social pressure on organizations, thanks to legislation, regulations, and ethical issues around people and the planet. Community Value Ethical leadership and Corporate social responsibility have evolved from an afterthought into a core consideration for CEOs worldwide.

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Why Today’s Leaders Need to Be Perpetual Learners

Harvard Business Review

Born to immigrant parents in the Australian outback, he would eventually rise to the top of the corporate world, taking over in 2004 as CEO of Dow Chemical. In that job, which he held for 14 years, he won widespread credit for pushing an ambitious sustainability agenda, no easy task at one of the world’s biggest chemical producers.

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To fix the climate, these 10 investors are betting the house on the ocean

TechCrunch

We have biological approaches that include ecosystem restoration, seaweed cultivation and iron fertilization; chemical solutions where you use minerals to lock dissolved carbon dioxide into bicarbonates; and electromagnetic approaches that store carbon by running electric currents through seawater.” We spoke with: Daniela V.

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A Meaningful ESG Program Is a Must in Energy and Utilities

Perficient

A new Morningstar survey indicates that 90% of companies are developing an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. S: Social addresses your impact on the community you serve. You must sustain a positive relationship with the people and institutions in which you do business. The Value of ESG.

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Top Eco-Friendly Apps to turn positive intentions into positive actions

Apiumhub

Living sustainably is something that needs to be undertaken by the young and old alike. We try to accept iOS and Android development projects that have a positive impact on the social, economic or environmental part of our lives. . You can find healthy and diet-friendly recipes and sustainable DIYs and add your own tutorials, too. .